Simple Savory Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)

• 5 tablespoons butter

• ½ cup milk (or more for creamier potatoes)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon garlic salt

  
  

Optional ingredients for a little something extra:

• ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess

• optional: 3 tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch Powder for extra flavor

• Dice up 3-4 slices of cooked bacon to garnish

Cooking Utensils

• Cutting board

• Paring knife or chef’s knife: to peel and cut potatoes

• Large pot: for boiling the potatoes

• Colander: for draining

• Potato masher or hand mixer

• Measuring cup

• Measuring spoons

• Wooden spoon or spatula

• Serving bowl

Prep Steps

1. Peel and cut potatoes into even chunks, about 1–2 inch cubes

2. Boil in a large pot of salted water until tender (about 15–20 minutes).

   • They’re ready when easily pierced with a fork.

3. Drain the potatoes well, then return them to the warm pot.

4. Mash with a potato masher, or use a hand mixer for smoother potatoes

   • A fork will work just fine too!

5. Add butter and warm milk, a little at a time, while mashing until smooth and fluffy.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

(Optional) Stir in sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness.

(Optional) Mix in 3 tbsp of Hidden Vally Ranch Powder

(Optional) Sprinkle diced bacon bits over the mashed potatoes

7. Dish up and enjoy!